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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 3h

Federal programs and funding play an important role in Indian Country because of the government’s trust responsibility to provide or fund services to tribal nations in exchange for ceded land. That relationship also means that government shutdowns hit tribes especially hard.

How the government shutdown is playing out in Indian Country

The federal government has a trust responsibility to provide services in tribal communities. Because of that relationship, government shutdowns hit tribes especially hard.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 6h

Silver and gold, silver and gold, or just silver... The price of silver hit an all-time high of over $50 per ounce on the London market. It could be a sign that investors are looking for a safe bet.

Silver surges to an all-time high, following gold and other precious metals

Silver was trading at an all-time high of more than $50 an ounce on the London market Thursday, surpassing a record set 45 years ago

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 8h

Are you concerned about tariff uncertainty and AI? Your boss might be too. A new survey from KPMG suggests that CEOs are struggling to figure out a path forward in this period of economic confusion.

How CEOs are feeling about tariff uncertainty, AI

“It's not the change of tariffs,” said KPMG U.S. CEO Tim Walsh, “but the fact that tariffs are changing, and then sometimes changing again.”

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Scott Galloway @profgalloway.com · 23h

Here’s the video version of my conversation with Kai Ryssdal, host of Marketplace.

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How Long Can the American Economy Hold? — with Kai Ryssdal | Prof G Conversations

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 19h

Those cybersecurity trainings you've had to sit through may not be as effective as you'd hoped. A study from the University of California, San Diego found that going through training only made workers around 2% less likely to fall for a phishing scam.

Why cybersecurity training isn’t enough to stop phishing hacks

New research from UC San Diego reveals that generic cybersecurity training often fails to capture people’s attention. Ariana Mirian, senior security researcher at Censys and co-author of the study, ar...

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 20h

The BLS has issued revisions for overestimated job growth for three years in a row, a practice that is fairly standard. Why? Because it's hard to account for the "births" and "deaths" of businesses.

What the “birth-death” model can tell us about the economy

Its underperformance in recent years could be a sign of weakness in the labor market

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 22h

The U.S. dollar is hovering around a two-month high, for reasons both domestic and international. Plus: private clubs, silver price records, and our complicated tax system.

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Greenback gains

The U.S. dollar is hovering around a two-month high, for reasons both domestic and international. Plus: private clubs, silver price records, and our complicated tax system.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

When TSA agents stopped showing up to work during the last government shutdown, concerns about travel chaos put pressure on Congress to strike a deal. Could the same be true this time around?

TSA agents helped end a government shutdown before. Could they do it again?

Staffing shortages are already reportedly causing delays at airports.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

The economy of Sin City took off after the pandemic, but now things are hitting a bit of a lull. What could that mean for the rest of the country?

In this economy, what happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas

Right now, there are signs of a tourism and spending slump that could spell trouble for the rest of the U.S. economy.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

The economy – where animals and money collide! 🐻💵 This week on "Million Bazillion," we dive into the world of bulls, bears, and unicorns and what these animals mean on Wall Street.

We teach kids — and their parents — about the economy. Listen now: https://mktplc.org/4mTK13Z

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

A new 25% tariff on cabinets, vanities, and upholstered furniture goes into effect next week. This U.S.-based furniture manufacturer expects a short-term boost, but says the long-term impact may not be worth it.

Will new tariffs boost the American furniture industry?

A new, 10% tariff on furniture goes into effect next week. We hear from an American furniture manufacturer about what that means for business.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

The 2000s are back and, with them, so are adjustable-rate mortgages. Some economists say the mortgages are safer this time around, while others warn that borrowers could be left in the lurch if rates go up.

Adjustable-rate mortgages are back. Are they safe?

High interest rates have spurred the resurgence of adjustable-rate mortgages. But ARMs are a little different from what you may remember.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

As GLP-1 medications become more common, restaurants and brands are trying to adapt to the public’s changing diet preferences. That means more protein and smaller portions, but some of those preferences aren’t necessarily good for business.

As Ozempic changes how Americans eat, the food industry is trying to adapt

Restaurants and snack companies are moving towards high-protein foods and smaller portions.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

President Donald Trump’s policy whims make it difficult for economists to forecast what’s next. Plus: Las Vegas, American furniture manufacturing and adjustable-rate mortgages.

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Our economic future is a black box

President Donald Trump’s policy whims make it difficult for economists to forecast what’s next. Plus: Las Vegas, American furniture manufacturing and adjustable-rate mortgages.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

"How We Survive" is back with a new season about the future of food.

Host Amy Scott explores the uncanny valley of meat, visits farmers in our nation’s breadbasket, and takes you on the ground into factory farms.

New episodes coming October 15th.

"How We Survive" Season 8 Trailer

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

A new study from the Harvard Business Review found that 40% of workers surveyed had come across "workslop," low-effort AI assignments or communications. The study's authors say the time spent trying to decode the slop can cost companies a lot of money.

AI "workslop" is hurting coworker dynamics

A recent study published in Harvard Business Review suggests the amount of poor-quality, AI-generated documents, reports and other work, or “workslop,” is rising. Kate Niederhoffer, vice president of ...

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

During the last trade war in Trump's first term, farmers received over $20 billion to offset tariff losses. Plans to do the same this time around have been delayed due to the shutdown, but experts worry the funding might not make up for weakening global trade relations.

Trump prepares to do "farm stuff" again to address tariff pain

How much did the 2018 program accomplish?

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

Of all the homes sold in the first half of the year, nearly a third were bought with all-cash offers. In today's housing market, that could mean first-time buyers are having a tougher time.

In today's housing market, cash still rules

Almost a third of all homes sold in the first six months of this year went to buyers who made all-cash offers.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

The Affordable Care Act lies at the center of the current government shutdown, with Democrats calling for the extension of insurance subsidies. With open enrollment beginning in November, the expiration of the subsidies could cause premiums to double.

Here's what the end of ACA subsidies could mean for your health insurance

“Premium payments will increase by 114% if Congress does not extend the enhanced premium tax credits,” warned KFF’s Cynthia Cox.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

Job scams have taken off over the past few years, resulting in over $500 million of losses between 2020 and 2024. While it's getting trickier to figure out whether a recruiter's offer is real or not, there are some clues you should look for.

The growing problem of online job scams

Mark Anthony Dyson, writer of the Job Scam Report newsletter, shares tips on how to spot and avoid online job scams.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

Customers filter through the yard of Sacramento's Bar None Auction to inspect used construction equipment, some hoping to start their own businesses. But the number of potential shoppers could indicate a slowing construction industry.

What an auction yard can tell us about the construction industry

As residential building slows, some construction workers sense growing uncertainty in their sector.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

Why would private sector firms offer up employment data for free? Plus: All-cash homebuyers, equipment auctions and a growing family.

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Filling the federal data void

Why would private sector firms offer up employment data for free? Plus: All-cash homebuyers, equipment auctions and a growing family.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

The federal government is still shut down. And a major sticking point between Republicans and Democrats is health care.

People in red states — like Texas, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina — could be hit hardest by health insurance premium spikes if enhanced tax credits aren't extended.

Here's what the end of ACA subsidies could mean for your health insurance

“Premium payments will increase by 114% if Congress does not extend the enhanced premium tax credits,” warned KFF’s Cynthia Cox.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 3d

The price of crude oil is down from last year by about $10 per barrel. But, for now, gas prices are staying pretty consistent, and they're not expected to drop by much.

Crude oil prices are down. Will consumers benefit?

Lower crude prices usually mean lower gas prices — but pressures on refineries, including drone attacks on Russian refineries, mean that consumers might not see as much benefit.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 3d

What do animals have to do with money? 🤔 This week on "Million Bazillion," we're joining forces with our friends at the Cozy Critters podcast to learn about their surprising connection.

Listen with you family now, wherever you get your podcasts.

Why is it called a bull market or a bear market?

We're joining forces with our friends at the Cozy Critters podcast to learn about the surprising connection between money and animals.